PhD: CEHCR Program Details

Minimum Requirements

• An excellent record of scholarship and an aptitude for research. PhD applicants should have a 4-year undergraduate degree in a health profession, with clinical training, from an accredited University (BScN, BScOT, BScPT, DMD, MD, MScN, etc.) and should have graduated from their master’s program with at least a B+ average.
• PhD applicants will ideally have completed a thesis master’s degree or have equivalent research experience. Those students without a thesis master’s or relevant research experience may be eligible for the MSc/PhD Transfer Program .
• Applicants are expected to have a minimum release time of 3 of 5 / 5 of 7 days per week.

International students – please refer to the International Credential Equivalency Chart to ensure that you meet the GPA requirement.

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Documents

1. Transcripts  
   • Transcripts must be scanned and uploaded to the SGS application website from all post-secondary institutions. Official transcripts will be requested if you are selected to move forward to the interview stage. 
   • Grade legends and translations should accompany international transcripts.
   • If you do not have a transcript from your residency program you can provide a letter from your residency program outlining the details of your training (how long and where, etc.). We will use this letter as a transcript for your residency. 
2. The letter of intent should be concise and relevant. Think about addressing your previous education, reasons for wanting to enrol in Clin Epi, future career goals and research interests as they apply to Clin Epi/Healthcare. It is also a great place to elaborate on any funding or supervision arrangements and clinical obligations during your studies.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Proof of funding and protected time from the clinical program, fellowship director or employer. (These are required after acceptance into the program)

CEHCR applicants will need to complete a background information/additional information form which can be downloaded from the SGS application portal. This document must be completed and uploaded by the deadline or your application may not be considered.

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Supervisor

It is not necessary for applicants to identify a potential supervisor on their own. However, it is often helpful for applicants to discuss potential projects with an expert in their area of research, as this will help propose a worthwhile study in the application. If applicants are able to make contact with a potential supervisor, this would strengthen the application.  Review Faculty Profiles (as well as their areas of methodologic expertise) and Research and Initiatives to find potential supervisors that align with your research interests. Please make sure that you have met all of the application/eligibility requirements before contacting potential supervisors.

• All potential Clinical Epidemiology students are encouraged to discuss the program with a Clinical Epidemiology faculty member.

Applicants from outside the University of Toronto, as well as applicants who have not had mentorship from a clinical epidemiologist during their clinical training (this category will include many non-physician applicants, as well as physician applicants from specialties without a strong tradition of clinical epidemiology scholarship), are encouraged to contact the Graduate Assistant, clinepi.grad@utoronto.ca, prior to preparing their application.

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Reference Letters

Two confidential letters of reference are required from academic and/or professional supervisors or other appropriate contacts. The application process includes supplying institutional email addresses of the two referees that will receive an email with a link to an online reference letter form.